Development and implementation of Australian State, territory, and national policy on the health and wellbeing of adolescents and young adults: An exploration of policy actor perspectives using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research.
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- Aust N Z J Public Health, 2024, 48, (1), pp. 100112
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- 2024-02
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dc.contributor.author | Waller, D | |
dc.contributor.author |
Kang, M https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9438-2518 |
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dc.contributor.author | Gibson, S | |
dc.contributor.author |
Brooks, F https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8975-325X |
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dc.contributor.author | Medlow, S | |
dc.contributor.author | Steinbeck, K | |
dc.contributor.author |
Perry, L https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8507-1283 |
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dc.date.accessioned | 2024-09-27T05:17:37Z | |
dc.date.available | 2023-11-21 | |
dc.date.available | 2024-09-27T05:17:37Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2024-02 | |
dc.identifier.citation | Aust N Z J Public Health, 2024, 48, (1), pp. 100112 | |
dc.identifier.issn | 1326-0200 | |
dc.identifier.issn | 1753-6405 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10453/181050 | |
dc.description.abstract | OBJECTIVES: Government policies that support the health and wellbeing of young people (aged 10 to 25) can have important individual and societal impacts. The aim of this study was to explore policy actor perspectives on the development and implementation of Australian government policies focussed on the health and wellbeing of young people. METHODS: We utilised a qualitative research design consisting of semi-structured interviews with policy actors with experience working with Australian youth health policies. Our interview guide and analyses were informed by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR). We interviewed 19 participants from various national, state, and territory bodies. RESULTS: Several specific barriers and facilitators to policy development and implementation were identified using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research. Key policy development barriers were limited available resources (e.g. staffing and funding) and low relative priority within health and political systems. Key policy implementation barriers were limited available resources, limited policy compatibility with health services, cosmopolitanism issues related to interagency collaboration, and a lack of policy evaluation. Meaningful engagement of young people could also be improved. CONCLUSIONS: Although Australian youth health policies are perceived as evidence-based and comprehensively developed, the ability to promote implementation remains stalled. IMPLICATIONS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH: The development of policy implementation plans, monitoring and evaluation mechanisms, funding and resources, and a strong commitment to removing barriers to working across multiple departments and systems is required to improve outcomes for young people. | |
dc.format | Print-Electronic | |
dc.language | eng | |
dc.publisher | ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC | |
dc.relation.ispartof | Aust N Z J Public Health | |
dc.relation.isbasedon | 10.1016/j.anzjph.2023.100112 | |
dc.rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess | |
dc.subject | 1117 Public Health and Health Services, 1402 Applied Economics, 1605 Policy and Administration | |
dc.subject.classification | Public Health | |
dc.subject.classification | 4202 Epidemiology | |
dc.subject.classification | 4203 Health services and systems | |
dc.subject.classification | 4206 Public health | |
dc.subject.mesh | Humans | |
dc.subject.mesh | Adolescent | |
dc.subject.mesh | Young Adult | |
dc.subject.mesh | Australia | |
dc.subject.mesh | Health Policy | |
dc.subject.mesh | Policy Making | |
dc.subject.mesh | Health Services Accessibility | |
dc.subject.mesh | Qualitative Research | |
dc.subject.mesh | Humans | |
dc.subject.mesh | Qualitative Research | |
dc.subject.mesh | Health Policy | |
dc.subject.mesh | Adolescent | |
dc.subject.mesh | Policy Making | |
dc.subject.mesh | Health Services Accessibility | |
dc.subject.mesh | Australia | |
dc.subject.mesh | Young Adult | |
dc.subject.mesh | Humans | |
dc.subject.mesh | Adolescent | |
dc.subject.mesh | Young Adult | |
dc.subject.mesh | Australia | |
dc.subject.mesh | Health Policy | |
dc.subject.mesh | Policy Making | |
dc.subject.mesh | Health Services Accessibility | |
dc.subject.mesh | Qualitative Research | |
dc.title | Development and implementation of Australian State, territory, and national policy on the health and wellbeing of adolescents and young adults: An exploration of policy actor perspectives using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research. | |
dc.type | Journal Article | |
utslib.citation.volume | 48 | |
utslib.location.activity | United States | |
utslib.for | 1117 Public Health and Health Services | |
utslib.for | 1402 Applied Economics | |
utslib.for | 1605 Policy and Administration | |
pubs.organisational-group | University of Technology Sydney | |
pubs.organisational-group | University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health | |
pubs.organisational-group | University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CHSP - Health Services and Practice | |
pubs.organisational-group | University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/School of Nursing and Midwifery | |
pubs.organisational-group | University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/School of Public Health | |
utslib.copyright.status | open_access | * |
dc.rights.license | This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0). To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ | |
dc.date.updated | 2024-09-27T05:17:36Z | |
pubs.issue | 1 | |
pubs.publication-status | Published | |
pubs.volume | 48 | |
utslib.citation.issue | 1 |
Abstract:
OBJECTIVES: Government policies that support the health and wellbeing of young people (aged 10 to 25) can have important individual and societal impacts. The aim of this study was to explore policy actor perspectives on the development and implementation of Australian government policies focussed on the health and wellbeing of young people. METHODS: We utilised a qualitative research design consisting of semi-structured interviews with policy actors with experience working with Australian youth health policies. Our interview guide and analyses were informed by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR). We interviewed 19 participants from various national, state, and territory bodies. RESULTS: Several specific barriers and facilitators to policy development and implementation were identified using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research. Key policy development barriers were limited available resources (e.g. staffing and funding) and low relative priority within health and political systems. Key policy implementation barriers were limited available resources, limited policy compatibility with health services, cosmopolitanism issues related to interagency collaboration, and a lack of policy evaluation. Meaningful engagement of young people could also be improved. CONCLUSIONS: Although Australian youth health policies are perceived as evidence-based and comprehensively developed, the ability to promote implementation remains stalled. IMPLICATIONS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH: The development of policy implementation plans, monitoring and evaluation mechanisms, funding and resources, and a strong commitment to removing barriers to working across multiple departments and systems is required to improve outcomes for young people.
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